On 20 December 2009, 23 people were arrested for stopping a coal train in Newcastle for seven hours. For their effort, they got over 10 hours in the cell and over $10,000 worth of fines.
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Fundraisers: Together we muse the last coal train
Youth Rockin' the Black Dog 2010
22nd Muswellbrook Open Photographic Award - Exhibition
The Award is an acquisitive prize with the winner receiving $6,000
Official Opening and Prize Announcement night 13th March 2010 at 6pm
Sponsors:
POSITION VACANT: THIS IS NOT ART FESTIVAL COORDINATOR
Octapod is looking for a person with good organisational and communication skills, a commitment to innovative and cutting edge arts practice, experience in event management and ability to both work with and lead a committed
LOOK HEAR 2010 // Art + Design + Architecture Talks

The Design community is taking a new step in Newcastle for the month of March. Look Hear 2010 is a free series of talks on all things design, art and architecture related, from web design and magazines through to the art of ceramics and lamp design.
LOOK SEE 2010 Exhibition Opening Night

Look See 2010 is an exhibition running in conjunction with the Look Hear talks.
This Is Not Art Festival seeks new Coordinator for TINA 2010
Octapod is seeking EOIs from persons interested in the position of Festival Coordinator for TINA 2010.
Port Stephens Heritage Festival Program
As part of the National Trust’s Heritage Festival Port Stephens Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee has organised an exhibition showcasing the collections and research of the local historical organisations.
Barn Pottery Exhibition
A display of pottery by ‘The Barn Potters’, associated with Port Stephens Community Arts Centre.
Website Workshop: sharing information on the Culture Port Stephens Website
The CultureHunter Project Officer will present a series of one-hr interactive workshops, assisting those active in culture to register and share content on the Culture Port Stephens Website. 4 sessions will be held initially, with further workshops scheduled if there is demand.

